Senior Product Manager - Payload focus
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
DUTIES
As a Senior Product Manager, you will contribute to the definition and implementation of the vision, strategy and roadmap of payloads, as well as creating and presenting innovative solutions and decision proposals to the management and stakeholders. This is a great fit for you if a technical role becomes too tight for your vision and you want to translate technology into business and make a repeatable process to fly the payloads on multiple missions.
As a Senior Product Manager, you should have a strong background in product management, technical acumen (ideally with a focus on Earth Observation and/or telecom payloads), strategic thinking and leadership skills. You should also have excellent communication and presentation skills, as you will be interacting with various internal and external parties, such as customers, partners, analysts and the press. You should be able to translate complex concepts and data into clear and compelling narratives and visuals.
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for the Earth Observation and telecom payloads’ development for delivering missions on time and support company’s business goals;
- Participate in strategy shaping that drive product development, with particular focus on the payloads;
- Plan and execute activities oriented in identifying key users' needs and capture market development opportunities;
- Define product requirements, assist the planning of product design and support the whole development cycles;
- Prepare and lead the launch of new products/solutions;
- Monitor market trends, track competitors' products and put strategies in place to highlight potential risks;
- Review technical documents (Design Description, ICD, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications etc.);
- Work closely with other teams to execute company’s strategy;
- Support Sales and Marketing teams and related activities (e.g support to proposal preparation);
- Support R&D in the development of new technologies and Engineering in the execution of product development projects;
- Support product-related publications at relevant conferences and events;
- Develop long-term relations with partners and potential clients.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or related fields;
- At least 5 years of experience in Product Management, Systems Engineering, Telecom Engineering;
- Analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving attitude;
- Ability to translate a strategic vision in concrete projects;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
- Excellent written and oral communication in English.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Solid understanding of product development cycles, from concept definition to market delivery;
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the aerospace industry and product domains, with particular focus on small-sats (70-500 kg);
- Proven track record of launching products in the market;
- Experience in managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders;
- Experience in conducting market research, user research, data analysis and testing;
- Experience in creating and delivering effective presentations and documents, using various tools and formats, such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.;
- Strong business acumen and financial awareness;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements;
- Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships with government, civilian and military entities’ personnel (e.g., ESA, ASI, NASA, DoD) and key aerospace customers;
- Ability to interact appropriately with press as necessary;
- Experience in applying product management methodologies and tools.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
- Experience in Earth Observation and telecom payloads design and development is preferred;
- Strong knowledge of payloads, including Earth Observation and telecom ones;
- Established network in the Defense & Aerospace industry;
- Knowledge of space standards (CCSDS, ECSS, MIL etc.);
- Ability to handle sensitive and classified information as required by government standards.
WHY JOIN ARGOTEC?
- Opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a very innovative environment.
- Professional training and career development opportunities.
- Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy.
- Monthly "Free-Day" - every second Friday: time off to dedicate to your family and/or hobbies.
- A diversified community that organizes extra-work and fun activities.
SALARY RANGE:
45.000 - 60.000 EUR
Argotec reserves the right to assess the appropriate job level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging throughout the selection process. These evaluations will be carried out in alignment with the candidate’s seniority, skills, and experience, as well as with the scope and responsibilities of the role. Any compensation proposal will be defined in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Our selection process is built on impartiality, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99).
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